Aleppo in Syria is at risk of being “bombed into smithereens” by Russia unless a fresh ceasefire can be agreed with Vladimir Putin, the US secretary of state, John Kerry, has said.
He went on to say the diplomatic situation in Syria is a ‘toxic cocktail’ that was delicate and “very dangerous” and its success or failure would come down to Moscow’s true priorities. Also saying that this will determine to some degree where we go in Syria in the longer term.
Kerry made his remarks as Russia sent naval reinforcements to the Mediterranean that western observers believe could be used for a fresh offensive on Aleppo.